John McCain actually said...

"This kind of thing is really all earmarks of an autocratic government led by a person who wants to stay in power for life."

"Only in a situation where he viewed it as his interest, which means that it would be to his detriment if he didn't agree."

"Mr. Putin has taken Russia back to many of the Cold War practices of the then Soviet Union."

"President Putin claims his purpose is to restore Russia to greatness at home and among the nations of the world. But by what measure has he restored your greatness?"